TI: (See ENG 207.) This course serves as the foundation of the Gender Studies minor and addresses questions such as: What is gender/gender theory? How do various theories of gender help us understand literature? How has the development of gender identity in men and women been expressed in texts? Student will be introduced to perspectives on gender from history, psychology, sociology, and literary studies that enrich our reading of texts and that demonstrate how the construction and representation of gender in society has developed. Fulfills Tier I and Diversity requirement. Offered every Spring semester.